Cloud Consultant

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Cloud Security Consultant to work for our client within the public sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a remote role with occasional travel to London or Northern Hampshire. Our client is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer/Business Analyst to support a strategic cloud security review initiative, focusing on understanding existing tooling, identifying gaps, and shaping future investment decisions. You will play a key role in conducting a foundational assessment of the organisation’s current cloud security posture, including evaluating which tools are in place, what has and hasn’t been enabled, and how effectively Microsoft-native security capabilities are being utilised. This work will directly inform procurement decisions and broader security strategy. Working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will engage with technical teams, security stakeholders, and procurement functions to deliver meaningful insights.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of existing cloud security tooling and configurations
• Assess which Microsoft security capabilities (including Defender suite) are enabled, optimised, or underutilised
• Analyse current cloud-native security controls and identify gaps or opportunities for improvement
• Support tooling and procurement reviews to inform strategic investment decisions
• Produce clear documentation and recommendations based on findings
• Engage with technical teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and validate insights
• Contribute to shaping future security initiatives, with potential transition into project delivery BA responsibilities

About You

Minimum of 8 years' experience in either Cloud Security Engineering or Business Analysis within a security domain

Proven experience reviewing and assessing security tooling within enterprise environments

Solid understanding of Microsoft security ecosystem, particularly: Microsoft Defender (E3 / E5 licensing capabilities)

Experience conducting gap analysis, tooling assessments, or security posture reviews

Ability to translate technical findings into clear business recommendations

Experience working with stakeholders across security, engineering, and procurement functions

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable

Experience working specifically as a Security Business Analyst on transformation projects

Knowledge of wider Microsoft cloud security tooling (e.g., M365 Defender, Defender for Cloud)

Exposure to enterprise procurement processes or vendor/tool selection exercises

Experience working in complex, enterprise-scale cloud environments

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career

Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad

Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field

Annual leave and work-place pension